You know we're entrenched in the holiday season when cheerleaders dress in Santa outfits. Which reminds me, I just figured out what I want for Christmas.
Crazy story of Jon Robinson, former stadium announcer for the Carolina Panthers. Battling drug addiction, a past that includes child molestation (he was the molestee) and other personal demons, Robinson said he wanted to set the record straight, here’s a snippet (via SportsbyBrooks):
“I was lying the whole time and the crazy thing is people loved me for it. What I really wanted to say is, ‘I shot heroin last night and smoked crack and watched eight hours of pornos.’
“I’m a fraud. … I’m skid row.“
I wish I could take credit for this headline about Raiders DT Tommy Kelly from yesterday’s game: “Laughably Overpaid DT Loses Pants, Shamefuly Overpaid QB Wins Game” (KissingSuzyKolber)
Chad Ochocinco and Brandon Marshall both paid tribute to the late Chris Henry during yesterday’s action. (The Sporting Blog)
After yesterday’s horrendous loss to the Falcons, Rex Ryan says the Jets won’t make the playoffs. They may not be mathematically eliminated yet, but Rex is a realist. (NY Daily News)
Bart Scott is proud to be an expert trash talker, and he learned from the best. Hulk Hogan, Ric Flair and “Rowdy” Roddy Piper. Trash talk is great and all, but after yesterday’s fiasco the Jets may need lessons from Bret Hart about “the excellence of execution.” (NYT)
Yanks measuring interest in Wang around the league, and may match offers. Length could be an issue though. Too easy. (LoHud)
Reggie Corona could be the Yankees veteran answer at the utility position of Ramiro Pena struggles. (LoHud)
How did the Red Sox not know Lowell needed thumb surgery? My guess: they did. (Boston Globe)
Still interested in Tiger Woods? You probably shouldn’t be, but if you are, he’s on a yacht headed down South America way. (SportsbyBrooks)
Still not enough for you? Well photos have finally surfaced of Tiger getting the royal treatment at an Aruban Hooters. (SportsbyBrooks)
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